Bloodsuck

/ˈblʌdˌsʌk/ verb

To feed on blood; to act like a parasite or exploit someone ruthlessly for money or resources.

Compound of 'blood' and 'suck.' The literal meaning applies to animals like leeches and mosquitoes; metaphorical use emerged for exploitative people.

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